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DME-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 140

DPH-214 COLOR THEORY & PRACTICES I

This course introduces students to theories of,color use and the practical applications as it is,related to traditional and digital photography.,Through readings, lectures, and discussions the,history of color theory and color photography are,addressed, including subjective color, biases, and,equity in image-making. Assignments are based on,digital input, digital printing and traditional,RA-4 printing, to illustrate the principles of,color theory.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151,DPH-155

DPH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,

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,ADVANCED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY,

,This course continues the development of the,commercial skills started in DPH-327 (Fashion and,Narrative). Through lectures, class shoots, studio,visits, and assignments, students will develop a,personal style and continue working with,professional make-up artists and models in the,studio and on location. Students will create mood,boards for shoots and find appropriate stylists,and models to implement the latest strategies in,creating fashion stories and spreads. The course,will culminate with the production of a folio of,moving images & photography, which demonstrate,commercial and self-directed outcomes.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 327

DSS-320 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION

How do we see and what are we seeing? What are,the mechanics of the eye, the activities of the,brain, the roles of illusion, and the function of,images in the mind and in communication? This,course uses the neurobiological model of the,brain to explore discoveries in perception and to,explore the complexities of visual imagery.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DTR-335 JUNIOR MOBILITY DESIGN STUDIO

The junior-year mobility studio expands on,the interior, exterior and Design Theory II,Mobility courses taken in the sophomore year. ,Students are expected to embrace not only a,diverse set of shared user experiences, but also,the urban planning implications of a fleet of,vehicles for public use. Advanced thinking in the,areas of primary and secondary research, design,theory, sustainable materials and production,methods, inclusive human factors and user-focused,ergonomics are all expected. The presence of,corporate sponsors along the way and the,possibility of field trips to professional design,studios or factories will further ensure the,process has real-world career relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR202,DTR231,DTR257,DTR233

DTR-437 SENIOR VECHICLES DESIGN STUDIO

The senior vehicle studio places emphasis on the,role research plays in creating vocational and,recreational design ideas. Students will work to,identify vehicle design opportunities with an,emphasis on sustainable materials and processes,,packaging and UX/UI (Interaction Design),considerations for a diverse cross section of,users, as well as emerging cultural and technical,trends. Through advanced presentations to,sponsors, students will show their attention to,user needs, the social impact of their design,solutions, their readiness to transition to the,professional world. Occasionally, course content,may be reinforced through field trips to,professional design studios or factories.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DTR 332, DTR 334, DTR 336, DTR 338

DVC-408 EAST ASIAN FILM

The socio-political aftermath of World War II in,Japan, China and Korea led to an explosion of film,culture in those countries, one inspired by the,commercial and art cinemas of the West, but one,that has rivaled them in terms of innovation. ,While addressing the histories and present-day,climates of their mother countries, East Asian,films since 1945 have developed unique approaches,to narrative and culturally specific imagery, and,furthered a dialogue between the three neighbors,that reflects their centuries old interrelations.,This course will trace the evolution of film,language from the master directors of post-war,Japan (Ozu, Mizoguchi, Ichikawa and Kurosawa) to,the various filmic modes in post-revolutionary,China (Ang Lee, Wong kar-wai, Zhang Yimou and Hou,Hsiao-hsien) to the radical transformations of,contemporary Korean cinema (Park Chan-wook, Bong,Joon-ho and Na Hong-jin).

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).